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Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)
Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)

Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1,800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Me(...)

Date3/17/1965
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Original Toronto Star caption: Books that come on wheels. Travelling book stores carrying up to 1;800 paperback titles have developed a brisk business at many high schools in the Metro area. Titles are stocked on recommendations of English teachers and range from the great classics to the modern best sellers.
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0004214F
      American books monopolize paperback racks in stores, says author Richard Rohmer
      American books monopolize paperback racks in stores, says author Richard Rohmer
      Mahler, John
      10/26/1976
      Brewster, the Queen says to me, do you think the wheel's going to come off? In an ancient democrat with wobbly wheels and springs sticking up through (...)
      Brewster, the Queen says to me, do you think the wheel's going to come off? In an ancient democrat with wobbly wheels and springs sticking up through (...)
      Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
      8/5/1939
      On the move: Martin Cutler, general manager of Fleet Books, is looking forward to hooking more non-readers. Now comprising five stores, the small book-store chain is gearing up for a major expansion drive that will elevant it to a national chain in the league of Classics, W. H. Smith and Coles.
      On the move: Martin Cutler, general manager of Fleet Books, is looking forward to hooking more non-readers. Now comprising five stores, the small book-store chain is gearing up for a major expansion drive that will elevant it to a national chain in the league of Classics, W. H. Smith and Coles.
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      8/14/1979
      Best books: Owner Richard Bachmann stands in his Burlington book store, Different Drummer Books, which has a reputation as one of the best book stores in Canada.
      Best books: Owner Richard Bachmann stands in his Burlington book store, Different Drummer Books, which has a reputation as one of the best book stores in Canada.
      Stuparyk, Michael
      11/12/1987
      Mini thrills: Looking to thrill an auto lover this Christmas? Nick Tara of Just Wheels suggests a model car. They're priced for all pocket books.
      Mini thrills: Looking to thrill an auto lover this Christmas? Nick Tara of Just Wheels suggests a model car. They're priced for all pocket books.
      Bull, Ron
      12/4/1991
      Catalogue of educational books in use in the universities, colleges & schools of Canada, including many valuable works, at greatly reduced prices
      Catalogue of educational books in use in the universities, colleges & schools of Canada, including many valuable works, at greatly reduced prices
      Henry Rowsell (Firm)
      n.d.
      City Hall in business: Mayor Philip Givens speaking at today's opening of the registry and land titles office - first department to take up space in the new hall
      City Hall in business: Mayor Philip Givens speaking at today's opening of the registry and land titles office - first department to take up space in the new hall
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      5/8/1964
      Catalogue of books, to be sold by public auction, at the subscriber's stores, no
      Catalogue of books, to be sold by public auction, at the subscriber's stores, no
      Henderson, Andre
      1864
      Books - Stores and Sales
      Books - Stores and Sales
      Cooper, David
      12/31/1980
      Brian Meizack's Bestsellers stores deal exclusively in the top selections in books, music and video, changing the stock on a weekly basis.
      Brian Meizack's Bestsellers stores deal exclusively in the top selections in books, music and video, changing the stock on a weekly basis.
      Eglinton, Rick
      2/17/1992
      Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
      Money, not ideas, is what's lacking for Steve Doyle. A designer with five children to support, he can make products for schools hospitals and stores. But there's a credit squeeze on, and lack of capital may force him out of business.
      Darrell, Dick
      9/14/1969
      Jack Cole, whose supermarket approach to the book-selling business made Coles Book Stores a big hit in a big hurry, has agreed to sell his interest in(...)
      Jack Cole, whose supermarket approach to the book-selling business made Coles Book Stores a big hit in a big hurry, has agreed to sell his interest in(...)
      Cole, Jack, 1920-1997
      6/15/1978